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13 Things Only People Who Wear Glasses in San Diego Will Understand

February 03, 2017 | LASIK

San Diego is our beautiful hometown, famous for its good weather and plentiful outdoor activities. However, there are some things about wearing glasses that can make life in San Diego more difficult. 1. Downward Dog Fail Yoga on the beach...

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Meet the Gordon Family – A Story from Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today Europe

November 21, 2016 | Latest News

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Tecnis Symfony

Introducing the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular Lens

November 15, 2016 | Intraocular Lens

Gordon Schanzlin New Vision Institute is pleased to be offering the Tecnis Symfony® Intraocular lens for our patients. This is the first of a new type of intraocular lens implant that provides both distance and near vision without creating two...

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LASIK Surgery from the Patient’s Perspective

July 06, 2016 | LASIK

With the many advancements in LASIK surgery over the past decades, the speed, efficiency, precision, and comfort of the procedure have improved dramatically. Innovations such as all-laser LASIK, which eliminates the need for a surgical blade during the procedure, and...

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Can I Have LASIK if I’m Pregnant?

June 29, 2016 | LASIK

In most cases, candidacy for LASIK surgery is determined by the thickness of the cornea, eye health, a stable vision prescription for a year or more, and good overall health. However, there are some additional factors to consider for patients...

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How Does LASIK Work?

June 22, 2016 | LASIK

The advanced laser vision correction option known as LASIK has become an extremely popular and common way to reduce dependency on contact lenses and prescription glasses. The advances made in LASIK technology and techniques continue to increase the precision and...

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Am I a Candidate for LASIK?

May 25, 2016 | LASIK

LASIK is a state-of-the-art vision correction procedure that utilizes laser energy to improve the effects of refractive errors such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. By precisely and delicately reshaping the eye’s cornea to allow for better refraction of light, LASIK...

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What is the Difference Between the Various Types of IOLs?

April 07, 2016 | Cataract Surgery

An intraocular lens (IOL) is an advanced option for patients to improve their vision without heavy dependence on glasses and contact lenses. While these lens implants can be very beneficial for patients who may not be candidates for laser vision...

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Celebrating Futures Event

March 14, 2016 | Events

One of the true blessings of working in the vision correction surgery field is that we are continually bearing witness to the ongoing miracle of restored vision. We are wrapped in a blanket of gratitude, as our patients’ success stories...

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Diabetic Retinopathy and the Importance of Regular Eye Exams

March 04, 2016 | Diabetes

In California alone, approximately 2.3 million people suffer from diabetes. In addition to the overall health effects that can be caused by diabetes, both of the major forms of this condition, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, can lead...

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